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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

S3 THMMOT history

S3 THM is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 30 MOT tests, with 259,595 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

S3 THM white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jan 2027
Mileage
259,595 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
30
16 passed · 14 failed
Per year
10,312 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 THM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 THM was last recorded at 259,595 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 53 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Nov 2011: 104 miles, lower than 93,610 miles on 20 Nov 2010.
  • 14 Dec 2013: 14,606 miles, lower than 115,123 miles on 29 Dec 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
259,542 miles · 13 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
53 miles
Average per year
10,312 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 259,595 miles
  • 2025 – 259,542 miles
  • 2023 – 240,496 miles
  • 2022 – 229,713 miles
  • 2021 – 219,450 miles
  • 2020 – 206,879 miles
  • 2019 – 193,323 miles
  • 2018 – 174,399 miles
  • 2017 – 161,778 miles
  • 2016 – 149,545 miles
  • 2015 – 138,435 miles
  • 2013 – 14,606 miles
  • 2012 – 115,123 miles
  • 2011 – 104,690 miles
  • 2010 – 93,610 miles
  • 2009 – 86,161 miles
  • 2008 – 83,256 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass259,595 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside door mirror cover damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

30 tests since 17 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass259,595 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    259,595 miles
    Test number
    760871926583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail259,542 miles (+19,046)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    259,542 miles
    Test number
    753404811430
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement creaking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass240,496 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    240,496 miles
    Test number
    345163395757
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  4. Fail240,496 miles (+10,783)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    240,496 miles
    Test number
    340726640455
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  5. Pass229,713 miles (+10,263)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    229,713 miles
    Test number
    684685833207
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass219,450 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    219,450 miles
    Test number
    977181337075
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly damaged catching on anti roll bar (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail219,449 miles (+12,570)1 dangerous1 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,449 miles
    Test number
    199022372287
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly damaged catching on anti roll bar (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass206,879 miles (+2)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    206,879 miles
    Test number
    871547702049
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror cover damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light illuminated

  9. Fail206,877 miles (+13,554)1 dangerous7 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,877 miles
    Test number
    284668215705
    • DangerousWindscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror cover damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light illuminated

  10. Pass193,323 miles3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    193,323 miles
    Test number
    435010795330
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly damaged insecure on n/s (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  11. Fail193,323 miles (+18,924)3 major3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,323 miles
    Test number
    461162623533
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly damaged insecure on n/s (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  12. Pass174,399 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    174,399 miles
    Test number
    783466773005
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cut on outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe insecure above rack
    • AdvisoryWindscreen cracked in n/s swept area

  13. Fail174,399 miles (+12,621)12 failures2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,399 miles
    Test number
    488329469267
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working dull (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cut on outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe insecure above rack
    • AdvisoryWindscreen cracked in n/s swept area

  14. Pass161,778 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    161,778 miles
    Test number
    226989478731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail161,724 miles (+12,179)3 failures3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,724 miles
    Test number
    930809554665
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  16. Pass149,545 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    149,545 miles
    Test number
    489584632726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail149,545 miles (+11,110)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,545 miles
    Test number
    718313338287
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  18. Fail138,435 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,435 miles
    Test number
    149668795450
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  19. Pass138,435 miles (+123,829)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    138,435 miles
    Test number
    585268095051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass14,606 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    14,606 miles
    Test number
    359728743329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail14,606 miles (-100,517)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,606 miles
    Test number
    796738843300
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  22. Pass115,123 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    115,123 miles
    Test number
    236294662394
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  23. Fail115,123 miles (+10,433)3 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,123 miles
    Test number
    687114762349
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  24. Pass104,690 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    104,690 miles
    Test number
    417680731401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail104 miles (-93,506)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104 miles
    Test number
    935820331398
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  26. Fail93,610 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,610 miles
    Test number
    490494420419
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

  27. Pass93,610 miles (+7,449)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    93,610 miles
    Test number
    643664220360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass86,161 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    86,161 miles
    Test number
    534405429305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail86,161 miles (+2,905)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,161 miles
    Test number
    992535829387
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  30. Pass83,256 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    83,256 miles
    Test number
    154312658337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 THM

Does S3 THM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 THM is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 THM?
The MOT on S3 THM is valid until 22 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 THM done?
S3 THM was recorded at 259,595 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 10,312 miles a year.
Has S3 THM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 THM has failed 14 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on S3 THM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 26 Nov 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S3 THM find?
S3 THM passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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